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Arsenal injury news: Huge Sead Kolasinac blow, Aaron Ramsey update
SEAD KOLASINAC has been ruled out for at least EIGHT weeks after picking up a knee injury against Chelsea on Wednesday.
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Kolasinac hobbled off in the second half of Wednesday's clash and speaking after the match, manager Unai Emery was unsure about his condition but Arsenal have announced the left-back will be out for at least two months.
Aaron Ramsey was due to start against Chelsea but pulled out before kick-off after feeling his calf in the warm-up.
And Arsenal have confirmed he “developed tightness in his right calf” but the Wales star will be assessed and is aiming to resume training next week.
Both players will miss Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Lazio.
Arsenal have announced Sead Kolasinac will be out for at least two months.
The injury concerns are an early worry for Emery as he gears up for his first season in the Premier League.
Nacho Monreal is most likely to replace Kolasinac at left-back after just returned from his holiday following the World Cup.
Arsenal have a number of options in midfield if Ramsey is ruled out for a spell.
Tomorrow’s clash with Lazio will see Lucas Torreira and Stephan Lichtsteiner make their debuts.
While Granit Xhaka will make his return to action for Arsenal following his involvement in the World Cup.
Arsenal begin their Premier League campaign against defending champions Manchester City on August 12.